Manchester United swept Manchester City aside on Saturday at Old Trafford, with Gary Neville specifically impressed with one player.
The Michael Carrick era has begun with a bang.
Having had just a few days of training his team, Carrick’s side already had identity and looked to have immediately bought into his ideas as Manchester United beat Man City 2-0, and the visitors were lucky it wasn’t even more.
Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu got the goals thanks to Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha assists, respectively.
It was a rare game when United’s entire squad stepped up to play City off the park with effort levels, defensive solidity, and attacking quality. But it was one player in particular who stood out for Gary Neville.
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Gary Neville hails Casemiro’s performance against Manchester City
To beat this Manchester City team, United needed a massive performance by Casemiro, and we got exactly this.
Starting next to the impressive Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro was at his very best, giving his all right up until he was withdrawn.
Casemiro in action for Manchester United.
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The Brazilian’s performance impressed Neville, with the former United defender on commentary for Sky Sports.
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“He’s been outstanding, Casemiro, today”, Neville explained.
“There have been many games where it’s looked like he’s nearing the end, but today, he looks like he’s got his legs back.”
Casemiro’s performance was one in which he rolled back the years, not for the first time this season.
Considering Casemiro has a contract extension if he starts every game until the end of the season, he has made himself pretty undroppable after this performance.
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Casemiro shines in midfield for Manchester United
Casemiro played 81 minutes for United against City, bossing the midfield and making Rodri look like a shell of himself.
In big games like this, Casemiro’s presence alone can be a benefit, inspiring his teammates, but he also contributed.
Casemiro made countless vital interventions, helping United keep the ball at key moments, denying City counterattacks, and even knocking some impressive passes around.
The relationship between Casemiro and Carrick looks great already, with the pair celebrating together when Mason Mount thought he had made it 3-0.
The Brazilian looks set for a brilliant, and potentially final, few months at Old Trafford.
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